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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

The eighty y-seyenth meeting of the association for
making payments and advances will be held WEDNES-
DAY,JANUARY 3, 1887 at O'Clock pm. at tine Ma
u9nal Rifles arnory. Shares in the 18th be
Pm at the office, 911 street northwest. Pamphlets
explaining the object and advantages the
furnished upon application.
THOMAS SOMERVILLE, president
JNO. JOY EDISON, secretary. ia3-H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

NEW YORK. DECEMBER 81, 1856
~ The co-partnership heretofore existing under
the nrln name of BATES s. JOHNSON expires this
tion. r. p BATES,
= Il. NJ. JOHNSON.
ia LEONARD ST., N Y; Jan. 3d. 1887
The UNDERSIGNED have this day formed co-partner-
snip under the ririn name OF JOHNSON Il NORRIS as
manufacturers OF Steam Heating Apparatus, con-
tractors for heating and ventilating residences and
Pnblc buildings, nd for steam fitting work generally
Will continue to occupy the offices OF the late firm
OF Bates johnson, II Leonard ST., New York, and
ol6 llth st. NV, Washington. ID. G.
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON
1aj-Sts GEORGE H MORRIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

A LBAUGHS GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Every Evening at 8.
Only Matinee SATURDAY at p
MRS. LANGTRY,
Accompanied by Mr. COGHLAN.
And her OWL Company. from Princess Theater London
Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings
wIFES PERIL.
Comedy Drama in four by B. G. Stevenson and
Clement Scott
New and Elaborate Scenery. Appointments and Effects
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings and Saturday
Matinee,
THE LADY OF LYONS.
MRS. LANGTRY AS PAULINE
Next week-The Comedians
ia4 ROBSON AND CRANE.
LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE
SIX NIGHTS AND SATURDAY MATINEE,
Commencing
JANUARY 1O-MONDAY NIGHT-JANUARY 10,
The Comedians
ROBSON AND CRANE.
Aided by a competent Dramatic Company under the
direction of
MR.. JOSEPH BROOKS
Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
niFhts, also at the Saturday Matinee. elaborate
duction of Shakespeare's Delightful Comedy,
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Mr.. Stuart Robson Master Abraham Slender
Saturday NIGHT. GoldsInith's Charming Comedy,
SHE STOOPS To CONQUER.
VI. ROBSON as.- Tony Lumpkin
sale of seats begins Thursday, = a. m ja3
lfT-SJN CnNCCpT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

THE PRESIDENT was able to attend to business as
usual In his public Office this morning. While not
entirely free from rheumatic troubles, he Is no
longer prevented from seeing visitors ana attend
Ing to matters requiring his attention. Among his
callers to-day We're Attorney General Garland,
Hall, Ellsberry. Andersen. Ohio. and storm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

The NAVAL DYNAMITE GUN BOARD, OF which Capt.
Howell is president, held meeting at the Navy
department to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

NEW Y0RK Jan 5-The stock market again
opened weak, irst prices being fron = TO IS per
fouisvSi,e ana Nsshyii,e an HocEtnS VSiiex Wess
slightly higher. The market was very active
during the 1rst ten minutes and further slight de-
clines established but prices then rallied And
the activity died away. The entire mAx1nct Was:
strong. and prlces were brought up 20 fracaon
Jmond and West R0dnt, 1ai; Nor1olk and Negtes a
prelcued, N: LAckawanna, IL: Western Unl01l
Per cent and Others nacfaonA There we1 g
O'Clock the market e moderately scCtye and dratAl
heavy f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05
rSDIvIDEND NOTICE.
THlRTY-THREE AND ONE THIRD (3310 PER
CENT. DIVIDEND.

THlRTY-THREE AND ONE THIRD (33,0 PER
CENT. DIVIDEND.
In addition to the reduction Of the current yearly
payments. compared with the rates CHARGED unier
tns old system @ Of Life Insurance, which reduction
CENT. upon the total Premium Paid
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that, in addition to the
of All present members OF the MUTUAL. RESERVE
fHND LIZ ASsOCIATION who became members in
ONE.THIRD Hay PR CENT; upon the ENTIRE ASSESS
MENI PREMIUMS PAID during the first quinuuen-
NAL thve years) period. from 1881 1856 in
elusive, which amount has been deposited with and
held by the CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY OF NEW
YORK as Trustee of the Reserve Fund this Associa
ton and applicable as provided i'll the contracts held
by the members of the Association.
EDWARD b. HARPER, President
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
L. 7. BRAMAN. Secretary
Home Office: Potter Building :,s Park Row. NY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

LUMBER MERCHANT

- WM- r. MCLEAN,
To ,rTo,a IL may concern:
Mr. WM. Il. McI1EAS, owing to continued ill health
has made an assignment to the undersigned for the
purpose OF ctbsing up the business and paying the
creditors without priority preference Ali PERSONS
therefore indebted to wm T. Mclean the late firm
of VIM. Mclean l. Son will please Immediately cali
Nm r. Mclean was indebted will oblige by imme-
d1ately ling their accounts Meanwhile the assignee
will be glad to entertain bids for any lumber or mate
rial on hand for cash. W. j. NEWTON
1a.5-St Assignee.
OFFICE E9EORGETOWN GASLIGHT CO.
~ GEoRGETowN, ID. c., Dec 31At, 1856.
reduction Of twenty-five cents per 1000 feet to
gas consumers in Georgetown, ID. c.
On and after january lst, 1887 the price of gas will
pe % follows: One dollar and seyenfyve cents net
presentaton of said bills Two dollars per LOCO feet
on all bills not paid within the time allowed.
by order Of Board Of Directors,
jsl-8t JOHN LEETCH. President
~ JNo. W. coasoN. yxo. W. MAcARrxEY,
~ Member n. 7. Stock Ex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

LIEUT.. CHAs. A. GORE has been ordered to the
photographic Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05
SENATOR FROM NEVADA.
william N. Stewart Dominated and
will be Elected Tuesday.

CARSON, NEW, Jan. J.-Tne repuDllcan IeglSla-
tive caucus yesterday selected William NJ. Stewart
as nominee for United States Senator. The ballot
ing for United states senator will take place on
Tuesday next and as the legislature is republican,
Mr.. Stewards election is assured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

SYRACUsx n. T.. Jan. 1.-Two freight trains COL
ided here on the New York Central railroad at 2
O'Clock this morning. Several cars were wrecked
and locomotive was badly damaged. The cars
and engine were thrown over an embankment.
The engineer and nremen saved themselves by
jumping. Wreck1ng crews are at work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

ja4-:St After O'clock D. m
e. MEMBERS OF FEDERAL LODGE, NO
80 1903, 4. of H., earnestly requested to be
present Wednesday evening january >, 1887. z
O'Clock St Cloud Building receive the annual yjsi-
tation of officers of the Grand Lodge and witness the
lnstailation OF officers. EDWARD L. MILLS,
ia:S-:3t Reporter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON,
ma 424 9th street.
VyuLETT RUOFF HAVE REDUCED PRICES
" on CARRIAGE ROBES,
sHoULDER CAPS and DRIVING GLOVES.
al 90o Penna ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

- A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
- Of the WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN
RAILROAD COMPANY. for the Election Of Directors,
VIII be held at the Office of the Company Georgetown
Oh WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of January, 1887
The polls will be opened at II m. and closed at 9
uiry. 1887 and opened dn january l3th 1857
II. HURT, President.
C. Nj. kOONES. Secretary. d21-14t
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As shall continue in business at the old number
141S ST. beg to thank my friends and the public for
past confidence and to ask its future continuance.
NJ. NJ. PARKER,
ja4-1m Real Estate Broker, 141S st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05

R@SWASHINGTON.D.C D.C.DECEMBER1 {. 10TH. So
- The Copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween NJ. NJ Parker and Eddy b. Townsend, under the
firm name of PARKER 4 TOWNSEND. is hereby dis
solved by mutual consent take effect January lat
1887 the said NJ NJ. Parker assuming all debts and OBJ,
legations contracted by the firm Signed in duplicate
MYRON NJ. PARKER
EDDY B. TOWNSEND
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-05
= CORSON l. MCCARTNEY,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonda

~ JNo. W. CoasoN. JSo. ". MAcARrSEY,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16
The Ynnnc Gnard Rennion.

According 10 the annual custom the
Young Guard Association met last night
al the Commercial Club House, to cele-
brate the thirty-seyenth anniversary Of
the organization Of that distinguished
company only about thirty of the
one hundred and twenty-five original
members now remain 20 fight their bat
tie, over acian Since the last meeting the
gallant Charters and Mayfield have died.
General W. ID. Carse was expected to
have been present last night. but wrote q
letter expressing bis warm regard for the
company and his regret at not being able
90 attend & most excellent supper was
spread and several hours were spent
pleasantly a- only OLD soldiers can when
when they meet
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16
A septuagenarian', Brief Courtship.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April IA singu-
lar marriage took place this afternoon at
81 Nincent's church The contracting
parties were Mr. Peter Nichter and Miss
Lizzie Dunhow Mr Ni,hter is seventy
two years of age, a widower. and has
nine grown children He has been mar
ried three times and All his wives are
dead Miss Dunh0w is thiriy-0ne years
of age Their engagement was very
romantic one About two weeks ago
Miss Dunhow. who. by the way had
never seen NJ. Nichter before went up
TO Dbl, house TO collect bin While there
they became pretty well acquainted. and
when Mr. Nichter asked II he could call
upon BIER She told him be might lie
called The very next dav. proposed
and was accepted Both seem TO Doe
hc very much tn love with each other
and their friends think the union viii
be happy one
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16

a negro man. Lincoln WoodtorAt who
Was sentenced tothe penitentiaIy in July.
1856. in Buckingham for TWO years inn
pri,onment was pardoned yesterday by
The Governor The Judge, common
wealths attorney and jury united IN an
duplicating for the reason that there
were mitigating circumstances and that
il is desired 10 have WoodforA as a Wit
ness against the principal in the robbery
for which he was convicted
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16

4 large meeting of tAc Republicans o,
Anderson store precinct of Iuhaiue
district Ma, held Thursday night d
club was organized and officers elected
Scvera colored men spoke. and Nr
William 1T BeYeridge. candidate tor
Commonwealth Attorney also ad-
dressed the meeting Beveridge IutIor
Carter and CrincA were endorsed The
independent movement is said to De
spreading over tAe country. and great
hope, are entertained az The defeat of
eYer} one OF the REGULAR,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16

The crowd g. The Bazaar .a,t night Wa,
JUS. enough smaller, i41 the nigh, before
te make it ,0mtuaN Tie Clit. 81
traction oB DE programme tar tlc cfcl-
iu- Was tAe O.lr F0hes concert Boz
which tle artists Werr Mr- ~ia- Shell
mmr Miss Grace fleming. Ms. Julia
iemn- Miss Blanche Taylor Ne.-r-
John Newman Edward Newman james.
White. Gay Barker William fleming. j.
y Jones. and Mr Hurt There 3, sill ID
,gli supply of beaui.tu. things for sale.
though So many have already been dis
posed or
This evening and tonight there Will be-
very unique entertainment known as q
Donkey Party. and Monday night the
Martha Washington tea parry and minuet
will be repeated The Bazaar is en-
phatically success.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16

Those in charge OF the National dril
at Washington have NOT "a, vet announced
VINO Will command tae camp. bat il d,
generally believed by those IN position 60
know THAI lie position Nil De occupied
10y Governor Lee as he &, Of senior rank
10 any other officer expected 20 attend.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16

KEY Mr.. Brown the evangelist VIII
begin a series Of meetings at the Second
Baptist church tomorrow. The meet
ings al Centenary church have been
very successful
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-16
CITY ITEMS.
Nswsy NOTES GATHERED nv I'M
TIMES" RTPOHTLKs.

IN. old Iolks' Concert At the '""iis'
on, Roy. and Girl. at the Theatre The
ROYAL Arcsnum Manchester MATTERS
IN. Young Guards Anniversary me
.,o.,, Mu.do Personal Paragraphs.
Local Bre,itic. and Current Comment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT.
A Wrong Impression as to Canada's Mil.
itary Power.

OTTAWA, March 80.
The announcement made by Sir Henry
Holland in the British House of Commons,
that Canada possessed the authority to direct
the operations of armed cruisers without the
consent of the imperial Parliament, under
the British North American ac; of 1887
which gave the Dominion power to legislate
on all matters relative to military and naval
defences, while in accordance with the facts,
is misleading, and is intended to convey
wrong impression as to the right of the Do
mnion government, without further legsla-
ton. to direct the operations of armed cruis
ers IN waging hostiites against the vessels
of foreign country. The British North
American act, or the act of confederation as
it is called, gave to the Dominion govern
ment power to make laws for peace, order
and good government in relation to military
defence.
When the question of naval protection
came up in connection with the fisheries ser
vice, after the abrogaton of the treaty of
1854, the Dominion government passed an
act organizing a marine police force of civil
character, which in fact was little more than
a municipal force,
When asked what he thought of the right
of Canada to send out armed cruisers under
the existing laws, gentleman who, for
many years, was ldentlhed with the fisheries
department here, said II have very grave
doubts about it," Continuing he said Aware
of the uncertainty of our position ia this mat
ter. in 1870, when we were protecting our
fisheries, we issued imperative orders to all
commanders of cruisers to in no case fire at
an intruding vessel until she had first fred
and showed fight and it became matter Of
selfdefence. We were particular on this
point. | understand that the same instruc-
tions were given last year to commanders of
all cruisers engaged in the protective service.
The question resolves itself down this-that
under the act of confederation, Canada can
only establish navy through the passage of
bill through the Dominion Parliament
which, to be effective, must receive the as
sent of the British government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
uALJ.OWEi.I..

The firm of Mears and Lewis has been dis
solved, +. II. Lewis having sold out to IL. A.
Mears who will continue the fish and meat
business.
Is f. Warner having completed the i'm.
provements on his store, has moved his goods
in again and will be Rlal TO welcome many
friends and customers into one of the neatest
dry goods stores in this vicinity.
VIM. II. Varney has decided to close up
his business here and go West. lie is offer.
log some great bargains in clothing.
The Centennial Burial Ground Association
held its annual election Tuesday evening
The following were chosen as officers for the
wear Pres dent, Hiram Fuller; Vice Presi-
dent, VIM. Wilson; Secretary, G. X. Howe;
Treasurer, j. w. Clark, and the following
as Executive Committee WIN. Wilson, Or
lando Currler. Jas. II. Leigh, Jas.
Atkins, G. Il. Fuller, G. G. Nc
Causland, j. H. Lowell The
report of the Treasurer showed a good finau-
cial standing. The report of the executive
committee showed that a large amount OF
work had been done to improve our beautiful
cemetery. committee was appointed to
request the city council that the avenues be
named and paths numbered or lettered and
suitable sgns be placed at the jenctures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-31
A Liberal UNIONISr ORGAN.
Lord Huntington and Mr.. Chamberlain
as Journalists.
NEW YORK, March 80.

New YORK, March 80.
A Tribune dispatch from London saws that
Lord Harrington as a journalist is a novelty
indeed. He appears today as a contributor to
the first number of the Liberal Unionist. a
weekly founded to advocate the policy OF the
unionist wing of the liberal party Perhaps
the most interesting passage in Lord Hunt
ington's article is the declaration that there
is not single LIBERAL unohist who believes
in coercion as a policy. but all believe it a
necessity for any civilized country to assert
the supremacy of law. Chamberlain has an
article in the same Journal sternly hostile in
tone to Gladstonian home rule. He declares
that the whole responsibility for liberal dis
union rests with those who postpone the libe.
raj program to the program of the Chicago
convention. Mr. Cane, who is their caucus
manager, cries out for open war against the
Gladstonians till the parry of secession and
obstruction has been reduced to impotence
This founding a unionist organ is out one
item in the program which Mr. Chamberlain
indicated at Birmingham Reunion is to
come, if at all, after a protracted trial of
strength between the two wings of the liberal
party.
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THE TRUNK LINES.
Iney Vote 10 Abolish the PAYMENT of
commissions by Railroad Companies
10 Agents OF Connecting Lines for the
sale of Passenger Tickets.


m NEW YORK, March 80.
Inc joint committee of he trunk lines and
'ne oentrai Irafflc Associs ion, at meeting
al Commissioners Fink's Office, today. unanl-
niousiy agreed to abolish the payment of
co" "ullssions oy railroad companies to agents
VI connecting lines for the sale of passenger
tickets. This abuse of over 80 years stand
ing, is at the bottom of most all iieket .calr-
ing, ana 1t Is said cost the railroads of this
country, directly or indirectly. more than
so.ooo,000 annually. The circular announc-
ing the agreement was mailed TODAY to all
ticket agents in the United States and Can.
ada. Ii reads as follows:
AT meeting of the managers of the Cen.
tral lrafhc Association. held in Chicago
Dec lilh, 1885, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the commissioner ia re.
quested to procure in writing the vote of
every railroad in the territory OF his sssocis.
ton touching the discontinu ance of the nav
ment OF all passenger commissions on and
after Jan. lst, 1887. If the vote is unani.
mously In favor he shall issue circular an
nouncing the fact.
AT meeting of the general passenger and
ticket agsnts consisting of the trunk line pas
senger committee, Central Traffic Associs
uon, representatives. of the New England
Passenger Association and Southern Passen.
ger ASSOCIATION, as well as = large number of
lines in New England, New York, New Jer
sey and pennsylvania, not members of either
or the above associations. held in New York.
March Sd, 1887, the following was unani.
mously adopted:
Transportation companies copcurrinp
therein. we unanimously recommend the pav
ment of commissions for the sale of passeo-
ger tickets to any agent, firm, broker,
scaiper or other person be absolutely sbol-
lshed by these lines, and all reasonable and
proper influences be brought to bear on all
connecting railroads beyond the territory of
TINS committee TO take concurrent action
without delay. We further recommend that
all our agents be prohibited from receiving
commissions from other, companies and that
we urge all other companies with whom we
interchange business, to refrain from the
payment of such commissions to our agents
or other persons in the territory traversed bv
our lines.
1t is understood that the various associa
tons participating in the move, include the
central Irsfhc Association, composed of all
the important lines east OF Chicago and St
Louis, and west OF the western termini of the
TRUNK lines, the lines of the trunk lines terri.
tory, which includes all the lines between
Buffalo, Salomanca and Wheeling on the
west, and New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more on the east; the Southern Pacific A So
citation, which comprises all important lines
east OF Mississippi and south of Ohio and
the Potomac and New England Association
comprising all important railroad lines in
New England.
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LOSS BY FIRE.
freight House Burned in Chicopee and
Other Damage Feared.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. March

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. March 80
A serious fire broke out in a freight house
at Chicopee, shortly bef,re noon, aud quick
ly spread through the building and TO the cars
on the track. The freight house was soon in
ruins, and the building surrounding it are
threatened. At SO p. M. the flames were
not under control.
For short time it looked as if the entire
south end of the town would be totally de-
stroyed, but at two o'clock the fire was got
under control and was confined to tine freight
house ard its contents. The roofs of several
adJoining buildings were on fire at different
times, but were not permitted to gain head
way. 1t was generally thought that the Chi.
copee Hotel and depot must go, but the wind
shifted at an opportune moment and this
probably saved them.
The loss to the Connecticut River Railroad
Company from the burning of the freight
house, the damage to cars, ETC., will proba-
bly, foot up about $4,000. Samuel Blasdell
& Co. had $4,000 worth of cotton waste 10 the
house which was burned but insured. The
Dwight Manufacturing Co. had some cotton
in The building. which was all burned, and
various merchants had more or less merchan
disc destroyed. The total loss will amount
to $25, 900 or more. Telegraph wires to this
city are down because of the burning of the
poles.
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hlR. BLAINE'S TRIP.
He is Warmly Received bv the People
of Tefre Iiaute, Ind.


IITTSBURG. Genn., March ~.
Hon. james G. Blaine and party arrived at
Pittsburg on the fast line via the Pennsyl-
vania road, at IL 55 Tuesday night. The
party was in special car which was trans
ferred to the Pan Handle express and the
journey to ST. Louis was continued.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 30.
The Vandalia train to which Mr.. Blaine's
private car was attached arrived here at 3 35
p NJ, one hour and thirty minutes late. No
effort had been made to give Mr.. Blaine a
rece eption, yet there were four or five hun
dred people at the depot. The crowd sur
rounded Mr. Baine's carriage and began to
call .Baine, Blaine, Blaine" Mr. Blaine
appeared at the rear end of the car and was
reserved with cheers. He said:
"Gentlemen it gives me pleasure to see you
all here. | am on an entirely personal jour
ney and | simply desire to express my thanks
for the courtesy of this call"
Afterwards Mr.. Blaine stepped from the
car and was imme ediately surrounded and was
compelled on account of the rush to climo.on
the steps again. The train remained at the
depot Is minutes, during which time Mr.
Blaine was occupied in shaking hands.
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ONLY A HOAX.
Balfour's Explosive Compound Nothing
Eut Coffee GrOunds-And the Secretary
of Ireland Still Lives.
LONDON, March 30.

LONDON, March 30.
brief sensation was caused today by a
report that yesterday evening an attempt on
the life of Right Hon. A. j. Balfour, chief
secretary for Ireland was discovered and
frustrated. In the mail at the Oxford street
branch Of the post office, there was small
box addressed to Balfour. The mail clerk
thought the package was peculiar and suspic-
ious looking, and he obtained permission to
have it opened.
1t was found to contain small phial, filled
with what was thought to be an explosive com
pound. The compound was connected " ith
springs attached to the bottle. Careful in
vestigation today has, however, shown that
the whole thing was a hoax. The box was
jewelers. scarf pin box, and the small bottle
inside was filled with brown powder made up
probably of pulverized coffee